Video Basics Zettl. Chapter 1 The Production Process –A good producer triple-checks everything.
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Video Recording Apps
• Most Smartphones have a built-in video recording app
– There are also additional video apps available in the App Store and Google Play
• Consumer-grade video recorders are also an option for recording video for the web
Lighting
• Three purposes of lighting:
– Provide adequate illumination for the picture to be processed correctly by the camera
– To tell us what the objects on the screen look like, including space/depth relationships and time of day
– To establish the mood of a scene
Hard and Soft Light
• “Hard Light” – Very pronounced; Directional; Casts strong shadows
• “Soft Light” – Light is diffused/spread out; less shadows– People look better
with soft lights
Directional light
• Hard light casts a sharp, clearly defined shadow.
• When hard light is used to illuminate a face, imperfections in the skin stand out. The result is less than flattering.
• But in other applications, such as bringing out the texture in leather, or the engraving on a piece of jewelry, this can be an advantage.
Diffused light
• Soft (diffused) light has the opposite effect.
• It tends to hide surface irregularities and detail.
• Diffusers are used over the front of lights to soften and diffuse their beams. At the same time, diffusers also reduce the intensity of light.
Soft Lighting
• Since soft light is more scattered, you may need more light
• Soft light may be created using bounced lighting– Light source hits
subject indirectly since it bounces off a reflector
White Balance
• White Balance – Used to balance the color of your shot.
– Point the camera at a white object (piece of blank paper or white wall)
– Object should be in the same light that you will use in shooting
– Press “white balance” button to adjust the sensitivity of the camera to the current light source
White Balance
• An improperly white balanced camera can cause your video to appear yellow, greenish or reddish or yellower than it should.
• Example:
– Bad (Top image)
– Good (Bottom image)
White Balance
• If you move the camera into different light or the light source changes, then you will need to redo the white balance setting
• Some cameras do automatically re-balance the white
Establishing Shots
• Many directors follow this simple formula:
– First scene shot: Wide, establishing shot to orient the viewer
– Second scene shot: Closer proximity to main subject
– Third shot: Main subject
Camera Angles
• Use angles to keep the production interesting
• Angles can be used to manipulate audience perception
High Camera Angle
• Positions the camera above eye level
• Camera shoots down at subject
• Used to show overview of area
• Used to make subject appear smaller
Low Camera Angle
• Positions the camera below eye level
• Camera shoots up toward the subject
• Used to give sense of power to subject
Canted Angle
• Camera is tilted on a horizontal plane
• Used to convey sense of excitement or instability
• Simply tilt the camera to achieve this effect
• Use this sparingly
Subjective Camera Angle
• Places the camera in the place of a character to show us a scene from their viewpoint
• Also known as point-of-view shot (POV)
• Used to engage viewers in the action
Capturing Motion
• You should always consider the path of moving subjects and, generally, leave space in front of them into which they can move.
Capturing Motion
• If you don't, here's what can happen! This jogger looks like she's going to run right out of the frame.